Why It’s in the News
A nationwide Foundational Learning Survey (FLS) was recently conducted jointly by the Ministry of Education and NCERT.
About the Survey
- Conducted by: Ministry of Education & NCERT
- Methodology: One-to-one student interviews
- Student Categories:
- Basic level lacking
- Limited skills
- Sufficient skills
- Advanced proficiency
Key Findings
- 11% of students lack basic knowledge
- 37% of Class III students have limited numeracy skills
- Top concern states: Tamil Nadu (29%), J&K (28%), Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat (18%)
Why It Matters
These findings establish a baseline for NIPUN Bharat, aimed at improving foundational literacy and numeracy across India.
